It seems every talk show or new study promotes a different style of eating or new miracle food. Do you ever wonder, “What am I supposed to eat?” A healthy diet shouldn’t be complicated. The following principles will help ...

Nutrition Boot Camp, a free class at the Hendricks Regional Health YMCA, teaches people the right foods to eat to stay energized during physical activity. The class explains the meanings of words like carbs, protein, etc. Participants also learn about the importance of being careful about the sports drinks or fitness waters you use to stay hydrated ...

Out of necessity, my husband is in his second year of a gluten-free diet. Year one was rough, but we feel like we’re getting the hang of this now and would like to share some of our favorite gluten-free meals ...

What’s in a dab of this or a dollop of that? Condiments, toppings, and dressings don’t pack many calories ... or do they? The answer is – some don’t and some do. If you are counting calories, use caution.

The thought of what you should eat and drink while pregnant can be overwhelming, especially since your baby is depending on you. That’s why I interviewed registered dietitian Lisa Maccaroni to get expert advice on nutrition during pregnancy.

(Bonus! This blog features custom Nutrition Scorecard printables to help you eat healthier during your pregnancy.)

Every winter my husband and I fall into the same routine: we engage in multiple conversations about why we live in a cold climate, his desire to retire now and live on a boat in the Caribbean, me talking him down from the ledge (and talking him out of that pricey boat for another year), and our compromise to simply go on vacation somewhere warm. This year we feel like we need that vacation more than ever, but there’s a catch ...

... one Christmas we went to the Brownsburg Ben Franklin store to visit Santa, and my youngest child was particularly excited. I remember standing in line with my son waiting our turn to talk to Santa. When the big moment arrived he climbed up on Santa’s lap and as any attentive mom, I was ready to hang onto every word my son was going to tell Santa. I stood there on a cold December afternoon and what I heard was not what I expected.

Making a few simple substitutions can have a huge impact on the total calories and fat of a recipe, but not the resulting product. Try some of these substitutions to lighten up your favorite recipes this holiday season, or all year long!